This week we reflect on another story that wasn't a hit right out of the gate. Join Deb, Katrina, Lizbeth, and Lynne as they discuss how they feel about "In the Forest of the Night" lo these several years on. We also get to hear Lynne's pick for her "hindsight is 2020" episode to revisit. Have you reflected on "In the Forest of the Night" recently? If so, what did you think? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments! ^E Happy things:  Kat enjoyed the Good Omens: Lockdown! Lynne moved to a new house and gets to reconstitute her Doctor Who room, complete with new shelving! Liz takes joy from her eaglemoss Doctor Who figurine collection! Deb watched the BBC's Big Night In with most of the living Doctors!  Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Episode 226 - Reflections In the Forest of the Night

TV & Film

TV Reviews

 Kat, Liz, and Tansy discuss the Doctor Who episode "73 Yards," with Liz continuing her moderator role. We also talk about Wellington Paranormal, genre, and tropes, and with this guest cast, of course, there's a brief section for fans of I, Claudius!    - Watch a  trailer for the 1976 TV show I, Claudius.   What were your thoughts on "73 Yards?" Did you enjoy the lack of clarification the script gave us, or do you need to know what was said to make people run away? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know on our website.   ^K 

73 Opinions

 It's a rare Verity! Two-hander this week with Liz and Lynne discussing the episode "Boom." They talk about Susan Twist, British history, Anglicanism, and the return of the Moff! Steven Moff(at), that is.       Classic Doctor Who Connections: - Watch the landmine scene from "The Genesis of the Daleks."   How did you feel about "Boom?" Were you excited to see another Moffat script, or are you just passing the time until the Regency episode next week? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know in the comments on the website!    ^K 

Doctor Boombastic

 The Bad Wolf and Disney-money era of Doctor Who is back! After a long press journey and travelling the world, we've been given TWO new episodes! Join Deb, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss "Space Babies" and "Devil's Chord in Her Heart!"     How did you feel about "Space Babies?" What about "Devil's Chord?" Are you on board with all the conspiracy theories, or think it's never Susan? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know in the comments! We're so glad to be back!   ^K 

Devil's Chord in her Heart (ft. Space Babies)

Doctor Who was back on Christmas Day! This was Ncuti Gatwa's first full-length episode as the Doctor and introduced Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday, his new companion. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss "Chuch on Ruby Road," new beginnings and having Doctor Who back at Christmas.   How did you feel about "Church on Ruby Road?" Were the goblins a hit with you? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know in the comments! ^K  Happy Things  Liz (and all the other Verities) are excited about the release of her story "Time Schisms!" in the  Big Finish Audio "Rani Takes On The World: The Revenge of Wormwood." 

Goblins Over Ruby Road

The third special has aired and we have so much to talk about. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat, as we discuss "The Giggle" featuring Neil Patrick Harris, regenerations, and old friends returning.   How did you feel about "The Giggle?" Are you of two minds? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know in the comments! ^K  Happy Things  Deb is happy Two-minute Time Lord podcast is back! Erika highly recommends the new podcast Free the Squee! Kat loves the new  15th Doctor sonic screwdriver.  

Episode 226 - Reflections In the Forest of the Night

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